NHTSA recall 88V059000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Honda Prelude
Reported Apr 6, 198866,239 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Apr 1, 1987 – Mar 1, 1988
The defect
Vibration and high underhood temperatures could cause power steering supply hose at the connector clamp seal to develop a fluid leak.
The risk
If the fluid contacts the hot exhaust manifold, it maycause smoke and possibly an underhood fire.
The remedy
Install an improved power steering supply hose assembly.